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    'Formation' Director: 'I Didn't Know the Video Was Going to Incite All Those Conversations'

    Melina Matsoukas opens up about her work with both Knowles sisters, being a Black woman in a White man-dominated industry for the New Yorker. 

    Sameer Rao Mar 6, 2017 10:56AM EST
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    Beyoncé, Kanye West and More Artists of Color Score Grammy Noms

    Beyoncé leads the pack with nine nominations, including three in the song, record and album of the year categories.

    Sameer Rao Dec 6, 2016 10:25AM EST

    WATCH: This Hilarious 'Formation' Spoof Takes Aim at Anti-Abortion TRAP Laws

    Jean Grae, Joyelle Nicole and Denae Famada team up for Lady Parts Justice League’s “InFormation,” a comedic video with a serious message.

    Akiba Solomon Sep 22, 2016 12:17PM EDT
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    Beyoncé Honors Mothers of the Movement, Crushes 'Lemonade' Hits at MTV Video Music Awards

    Plus, Rihanna took home the Video Vanguard Award, Kanye West spoke (a lot) and more from the VMAs. 

    Sameer Rao Aug 29, 2016 10:08AM EDT
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    Beyoncé Leads MTV's VMAs Pack With 11 Nominations

    Bey earned nominations for several videos from her groundbreaking visual album “Lemonade,” including “Freedom” and “Sorry.”

    Sameer Rao Jul 27, 2016 10:55AM EDT
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    Beyoncé, Drake and Other Celebrities Condemn Police Violence and Racism

    The back-to-back killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile at the hands of police this week stirred criticism and mourning from many prominent entertainers and creators.

    Sameer Rao Jul 8, 2016 10:37AM EDT
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